I am dedicating this to Lindell that has convinced me to show the progression of the Grade 187 Illinois Markings.

Please email photos of any 187 Grade watches that you own to Eugene Buffard so I can add them to this Data Base

Much of this information in this topic is from Bill Meggers on Page 136-137 of his " Illinois Watch Co" Book.

Quote from Page 45.

"The 16 size... "thin models" designated as Model 4 and 5 were introduced in 1896. The highest grades in this groupe are the "Sangamo" and the number Grades "179", " 187" and "189"... The Models 4 and 5 where designed by Fred I. Getty and are THE ONLY AMERICAN WATCHES TO BE MADE WITH THE SINGLE EXPOSED WINDING WHEEL, many collectors consider them to be the most artistically designed watches ever made"

I just purchased a Variant from our own Jon that has never been recorded. It is in Run 16 that is marked 6 Position. This is the same run that has some 2nd variant, 3rd variant, This marked 6 Position variant. and a Ariston that is marked 5 Position. The only other Marked 6 position that are know is in Run 17 and all 100 are suspected to be marked 6 Position.